If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is not
buckled approximately 5 seconds
after the safety belt warning light
has turned off...
The Belt-Minder! feature is
activated - the safety belt warning
light illuminates and the warning
chime sounds for 6 seconds every
30 seconds, repeating for
approximately 5 minutes or until
safety belt is buckled.
The driver’s safety belt is buckled
while the safety belt indicator light
is illuminated and the safety belt
warning chime is sounding...
The Belt-Minder! feature will not
activate.
The driver’s safety belt is buckled
before the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...
The Belt-Minder! feature will not
activate.
The purpose of the Belt-Minder! is to remind occasional wearers to wear
safety belts all of the time.
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:
(All statistics based on U.S. data)
Reasons given... Consider...
“Crashes are rare
events”
36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we
drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events,
even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be
seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime.
“I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home.
“Belts are
uncomfortable”
We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If
you are uncomfortable - try different positions for
the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback
which should be as upright as possible; this can
improve comfort.
“I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. Belt-Minder!
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
“Safety belts don’t
work”
Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of
death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars,
and by 60% in light trucks.
2007 Navigator (nav)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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